About
A compact, slow-growing elegant, deciduous conifer with red, fibrous bark and graceful arched and weeping branches of green needles which change to bronze in autumn.
About the genus
Taxodium are tall deciduous trees, narrowly conical in outline, with red-brown bark and soft, linear leaves colouring well in autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeBogs, Conifers, Trees
HabitPendulous weeping
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in any moist or wet, preferably acid soil. Newly-planted trees require plenty of water in the first 2 years to ensure they thrive
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings and grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility